Tempo fall to Clark, Fever for 11th straight loss
The Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 101-95, marking Toronto's 11th consecutive loss. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 29 points while Caitlin Clark contributed 24 points and seven assists, solidifying Indiana's fifth straight victory. The Tempo struggled, remaining competitive without ever taking the lead and now hold the third-worst record in the WNBA at 10-24. Although Brittney Sykes returned from injury with 15 points, the team failed to capitalize on opportunities, notably getting called for a crucial palming violation that negated a potential game-changing three-pointer by Marina Mabrey.
By the Numbers- Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points as the highest scorer in the game.
- The Tempo shot 39.1% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, struggling with their offense.
- Indiana Fever is currently the highest-scoring team in the WNBA, averaging 96.2 points per game.
- Toronto Tempo's losing streak has left them near the bottom of the standings, ahead of only the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm, both eliminated from playoff contention.
The Fever will face the Dallas Wings on Thursday, while the Tempo will visit the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, looking to break their losing streak.
Bottom LineThe Tempo must improve their shooting efficiency and capitalize on second-chance opportunities if they hope to halt their losing streak and salvage the remainder of the season.
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